''Always Audacious'' is a 1920 American silent

romance film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

directed by

James Cruze James Cruze (born James Cruze Bosen; March 27, 1884 – August 3, 1942) was a silent film actor and film director. Early years Cruze's middle name came from the battle of Vera Cruz. He was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

and written by Thomas J. Geraghty. The film stars Wallace Reid in a dual role,

Margaret Loomis Margaret Loomis (1893–1969) was an American film actress of the silent era.Goble p.239 Loomis was an only child. In addition to her acting, Loomis was a Denishawn dancer. She toured the United States as a member of the Denishawn School's in ...

Clarence Geldart Clarence Geldart (June 9, 1867 – May 13, 1935) was an American film actor. He appeared in 127 films between 1915 and 1936. He was sometimes credited as C.H. Geldart or Charles H. Geldart. He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and died i ...

, J.M. Dumont,

Rhea Haines Rhea Haines (October 2, 1894 – March 12, 1964) was a silent film actress from Indiana. Biography Haines was a leading lady for the film company of actor Hobart Bosworth. She played in films with Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, and Mack Sennett. ...

Carmen Phillips Carmen Phillips (born Anna Catherine Phillips; September 15, 1888 – December 14, 1966) was an American actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1926, frequently as a "vamp". Biography A native Cali ...

, and Guy Oliver. It is based on the short story "Toujours de l'Audace" by

Ben Ames Williams Ben Ames Williams (March 7, 1889 – February 4, 1953) was an American novelist and writer of short stories; he wrote hundreds of short stories and over 30 novels. Among his novels are ''Come Spring'' (1940), ''Leave Her to Heaven'' (1944) ...

. The film was released on November 14, 1920, by Paramount Pictures. It is not known whether the film currently survives,Progressive Silent Film List: ''Always Audacious''
at silentera.com which suggests that it is a

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Cast

* Wallace Reid as Perry Dayton / 'Slim' Attucks *

as Camilla Joyt *

as Theron Ammidown *J.M. Dumont as Jerry the Gent *

as Denver Kate *

as Molly the Eel * Guy Oliver as Martin Green *

Fanny Midgley Fanny Midgley (born Fanny B. Frier; November 26, 1879 – January 4, 1932) was an American film actress of Hollywood's early years, mostly in silent films. Biography Midgley was born Fanny B. Frier on November 26, 1879, in Cincinnati, Ohio. ...

as Mrs. Rumson ''unbilled'' * Monte Blue - ?___unconfirmed

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